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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,991.61, 238,687.68 and 105,006.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,991.61, 238,687.68 and 105,006.90 is: 144,884.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,991.61 : 238,687.68 = 105,006.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,991.61/238,687.68 = 105,006.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,991.61x = 238,687.68 × 105,006.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,991.61x = 25,063,853,344.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,063,853,344.99/172,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,884.79

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